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• Tommy Lee’s son’s band Motel 7 drop infectious new single ‘Are We There Yet’

  12-06-2021 23:43 via nme.com
  
  Tommy Lee‘s son’s band Motel 7 have released a new single called ‘Are We There Yet’ – you can listen to it below.
  Comprised of Anton Khabbaz and Dylan Jagger Lee, the Los Angeles duo’s sun-kissed new track is an ode to “an epic road-trip” that captures a feeling of escapism.
  “We wanna make this feel like a song you are hearing for the first time, every time you spin it. That ‘never gets old’ effect,” Mote
  
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• Polo G Arrested in Miami After Album Release Party

  12-06-2021 23:37
  
  Rapper Polo G has been arrested on charges including battery on a police officer, resisting arrest with violence and criminal mischief.
  Jail records show the rapper, whose name is Taurus Bartlett, was booked into jail early Saturday (June 12) on five charges and released on bond hours later.
  The Miami Police Department released arrest affidavits in which officers stated Bartlett, 22, and others were pulled over early Saturday, and the rapper ended up in a struggle on the ground with officers. On
  
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• Polo G Arrested in Miami Following Incident With Police

  12-06-2021 23:01 via rollingstone.com
  
  Rapper born Taurus Bartlett charged with battery on a police officer, threats to a public servant and criminal mischief and more
  
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• 5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (June 12)

  12-06-2021 22:58
  
  From career milestones and new music releases to major announcements and more, Billboard editors highlight the latest news buzz in Latin music every week. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week.
  Getting the Latin Community Vaccinated
  Alejandro Fernández, Maná’s Fher Olvera and Dr. Anthony Fauci have joined forces to help get the Latin community vaccinated against the novel coronavirus. Their efforts are part of the National Month of Action, wh
  
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• Chromeo announce ‘Date Night: Chromeo Live!’ album

  12-06-2021 22:52 via nme.com
  
  Chromeo have announced the release of a new live album called ‘Date Night: Chromeo Live!’.READ MORE: Chromeo talk to us about Prince, Stefflon Don, new album ‘Head Over Heels’ and music in the time of #MeTooThe first-ever live LP from the Canadian electro-funk duo – comprising David “Dave 1” Macklovitch and Patrick “P-Thugg” Gemayel – will feature 20 tracks recorded at various stops on their pre-pandemic 2019 North American headlining t
  
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• David Archuleta Opens Up About His Sexuality in Emotional Message: ‘God Made Me How I Am For a Purpose’

  12-06-2021 22:04
  
  David Archuleta is bravely opening up about his sexuality in an emotional message to fans.
  On Saturday (June 12), the season seven American Idol runner-up shared a lengthy note on Instagram about his struggles with his sexual identity and religious beliefs, and encouraged people to have more “understanding and compassionate” for those facing similar experiences.
  “I like to keep to myself but also thought this was important to share because I know so many other people from relig
  
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• John Mayer shares beautiful acoustic rendition of new single ‘Last Train Home’

  12-06-2021 21:55 via nme.com
  
  John Mayer has shared a beautiful acoustic rendition of his new single ‘Last Train Home’ – watch it below.
  Taken from the singer, songwriter and guitarist’s upcoming eighth studio album ‘Sob Rock’, the original version of the track features vocals from Maren Morris and sounds like was recorded in the ’80s at the height of yacht rock.
  Taking to Instagram this evening (June 12), Mayer decided to give fans a live acoustic rendition of the record.
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• Foo Fighters Announce Intimate Los Angeles-Area Gig Ahead of MSG Concert

  12-06-2021 21:01 via rollingstone.com
  
  Tickets for June 15th warmup gig at Agoura Hills' Canyon Club go on sale in-person only at venue on Sunday
  
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• The Joy Formidable share fierce new single ‘Chimes’

  12-06-2021 20:47 via nme.com
  
  The Joy Formidable have released a new single called ‘Chimes’ – you can listen to it below.
  The fierce new track is the third preview of the Welsh rock band’s upcoming album, ‘Into The Blue’, and follows previous singles ‘Back To Nothing’ and the album’s title track.
  Due out August 20 via Hassle, ‘Into The Blue’ is The Joy Formidable’s fifth studio album, and their first since 2018’s ‘AAARTH’.
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• Aaron Carter Says He ‘Fought Like a Lion’ Against Lamar Odom in Celebrity Boxing Match

  12-06-2021 19:59
  
  Aaron Carter is holding his head up high after being knocked out by Lamar Odom.
  The 33-year-old singer and rapper took to social media early Saturday morning (June 12) to share his post-fight positivity following his defeat by the former NBA star during a sold-out celebrity boxing match at the Showboat in Atlantic City on Friday night.
  “I did my best. Fought like a lion,” Carter tweeted alongside a brief clip from the short-lived bout. “He was huge. And at least I didn’t
  
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• Kim Jong-un thinks that K-pop is a “vicious cancer”

  12-06-2021 19:54 via nme.com
  
  Kim Jong-un, the leader of North Korea, has described K-pop as a “vicious cancer” corrupting the young people he governs.READ MORE: NME meets BTS – get to know the K-pop sensationsOn Friday (June 11), The New York Times reported that the politician has declared a new culture war to halt the spread and influence of South Korean movies, K-dramas and K-pop videos to his citizens through a secretive anti-K-pop campaign.
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• Willow Smith says she used to get bullied for being a Black girl who liked rock music

  12-06-2021 19:09 via nme.com
  
  Willow Smith has revealed she used to get bullied in school for being a Black girl who liked rock music.READ MORE: Nova Twins: “Being black women doing punk music is political”The actor and singer, known mononymously as Willow, released her new single ‘Transparent Soul’ – a pop-punk outing featuring Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker – back in April.
  Speaking at the time of its release, Smith said the song was the beginning a new era with her career and
  
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• Reba McEntire Denies Participation in Gov. Kristi Noem Fundraiser

  12-06-2021 19:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  "Throughout my career, I have stated that I do not get involved in politics and that remains true today," country singer says
  
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• Box Office: ‘In the Heights’ Battling ‘Quiet Place 2’ for No. 1

  12-06-2021 18:38
  
  Warner Bros.’ In the Heights won the Friday (June 11) box office race, earning $5 million — including Thursday previews — for a projected weekend start in the $12 million to $13 million range. That’s lower than expected and puts the feel-good movie race in a close race with holdover A Quiet Place Part II.
  Jon M. Chu, the force behind box office hit Crazy Rich Asians, directs the big screen adaptation of the musical that put Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda on the map.
  
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• John Taylor: 'Duran Duran were tapping into a little bit of that James Bond thing'

  12-06-2021 17:30 via music-news.com
  
  The SPYSCAPE Podcast Network announces For Your Ears Only - a new show featuring influential musicians, composers
  
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• See Noel Gallagher Perform Three Songs, Including Oasis Classic, on ‘CBS This Morning’

  12-06-2021 17:23 via rollingstone.com
  
  Singer delivers "Don’t Look Back in Anger, "Holy Mountain" and "We’re On Our Way Now" and discusses his solo career for "Saturday Sessions"
  
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• Ghetts: 'It’s like I’m searching for enlightenment, almost. That’s where I am'

  12-06-2021 16:41 via music-news.com
  
  On the debut episode of 'GRM Radio' on Apple Music 1, presenter and GRM Daily CEO Post is joined by special guest Ghetts.
  
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• Lorde: 'I really wanted to capture something so specific about the New Zealand summer'

  12-06-2021 16:30 via music-news.com
  
  Lorde joins Zane Lowe on New Music Daily on Apple Music 1 to discuss her highly anticipated new single “Solar Power”.
  
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• Reba McEntire won't be part of Republican Governor's weekend barbecue

  12-06-2021 16:29 via music-news.com
  
  The country star took to social media on Friday to make it clear she would not be a part of the barbecue event on Sunday.
  
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• Watch Polo G Bring Hit Single ‘Rapstar’ to ‘Fallon’

  12-06-2021 16:16 via rollingstone.com
  
  Rapper's all-star new album Hall of Fame arrived Friday
  
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• Watch Jeff Tweedy and his son cover Sharon Van Etten and Angel Olsen’s new single

  12-06-2021 15:55 via nme.com
  
  Wilco‘s Jeff Tweedy and his son Spencer have covered Sharon Van Etten and Angel Olsen‘s new collaborative single – watch the performance below.
  The pair shared the single ‘Like I Used To’ last month, complete with its own video and subsequent late night TV performance.
  Jeff and Spencer’s performance of the song came as part of the duo’s long-running livestream show The Tweedy Show.
  “That’s the best I can do with not knowing the lyrics perfect
  
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• Pixies announce 2021 tour dates, including Nine Inch Nails support slots

  12-06-2021 15:21 via nme.com
  
  Pixies have announced a series of US tour dates, culminating in their previously announced support slots with Nine Inch Nails.READ MORE: Pixies’ Joey Santiago on playing with Pearl Jam, new music and Ian Brown’s conspiracy theoriesThe 11-date tour takes place this September, beginning in Port Chester, New York before ending up in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
  “Over the past year, it’s been wonderful to spend so much time with our families,” said Pixies guitarist Joey Santiago sa
  
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• Listen to Japanese Breakfast sing ‘Be Sweet’ in Simlish

  12-06-2021 14:37 via nme.com
  
  Japanese Breakfast has performed in the trailer for new Sims 4 expansion pack Cottage Living – see her perform ‘Be Sweet’ in Simlish below.READ MORE: Japanese Breakfast – ‘Jubilee’ review: indie rocker’s bold statement of ambitionSimlish is the fictional language spoken within the video game, and Michelle Zauner performs her recent single, taken from her ‘Jubilee’ album, entirely in the language.
  As announced this week, Cottage Living will la
  
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• Primal Scream say they “love” Lorde’s new single, ‘Solar Power’

  12-06-2021 14:33 via nme.com
  
  Primal Scream say they “love” Lorde’s new single ‘Solar Power’ today (June 12).
  The group took to social media to say “We love Lorde’s new single”, complete with heart emoji – you can see it below.READ MORE: Lorde’s new song ‘Solar Power’ is a gorgeous, sun-kissed rebirthThe New Zealand musician made her return on Thursday (June 10), four years after the release of her second album ‘Melodrama’.
  Earlier this week,
  
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• Bright Eyes unveil 2021 summer US tour dates

  12-06-2021 14:08 via nme.com
  
  Bright Eyes have unveiled some new summer 2021 tour dates – see them all below.READ MORE: Bright Eyes – ‘Down In The Weeds Where The World Once Was’ review: legends return after almost a decadeArriving to support of last year’s comeback album, ‘Down in the Weeds, Where the World Once Was’, the group are heading out on an 11-date East Coast tour this July and August.
  For their gigs in New Haven, the group will be joined by Japanese Breakfast and Lucy Dacu
  
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• Judge refuses to lower bail for Lady Gaga's teen dognapper

  12-06-2021 13:41 via music-news.com
  
  Jaylin White has denied charges of attempted murder, conspiracy to commit robbery, and second-degree robbery.
  
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• Blues singer Lady A upset country trio is performing using her name

  12-06-2021 13:41 via music-news.com
  
  Anita White has warned the group not to discount the power of her longtime fans.
  
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• Brockhampton announce details of ‘Here Right Now’ 2022 US tour

  12-06-2021 13:08 via nme.com
  
  Brockhampton have announced details of a full US tour set to take place next year – see the dates below.
  The shows, which begin at the end of February 2022, come on the back of the LA-based collective’s recent album ‘Roadrunner: New Light, New Machine’. READ MORE: Brockhampton – ‘Roadrunner: New Light, New Machine’ review: pain and resolutionThe new tour dates begin in Salt Lake City, before travelling through the States in March and ending up in Portlan
  
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• All Time Low unveil “levelled-up” new version of their own brand of wine

  12-06-2021 13:08 via nme.com
  
  All Time Low have unveiled a new version of their summer wine this week (June 11).READ MORE: Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells?! – Alex Gaskarth, All Time LowThe group, who debuted their Summer Daze Rosé last year, have now unveiled a new version which is said to “level up” on their first.
  Inspired by their last album, ‘Wake-Up, Sunshine’, the wine is the result of a new partnership with Real Nice Winemakers which builds on their first foray
  
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• Jennifer Lopez and Rita Ora planning music collaboration?

  12-06-2021 12:44 via music-news.com
  
  Jennifer Lopez and Rita Ora are reportedly hoping to work on new music together.
  
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• Fans flock to stores for first Record Store Day of 2021

  12-06-2021 12:02 via nme.com
  
  Fans all over the UK have been flocking to record stores for the first Record Store Day event of 2021.READ MORE: Here’s the full list of Record Store Day 2021 releasesThe annual celebration of independent record stores across the UK kicked off today (June 12), with a follow up event on July 17 planned.
  Many fans have been queuing since the early hours hoping to get their hands of some of this year’s special purchases – you can see some of the fans with their purchases below.I G
  
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• Pharrell Williams is setting up private schools for low income students

  12-06-2021 11:15 via nme.com
  
  Pharrell Williams‘ non-profit organisation is set to launch a number of private schools for low income students in his home state of Virginia.
  Through his YELLOW non-profit, Williams will open multiple schools, with the first confirmed to be in the town of Norfolk.
  “If the system is fixed and unfair, then it needs to be broken,” Williams said in a press release of the project, which will see winners chosen by lottery and is open to third, fourth and fifth graders as The Virgini
  
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• Listen to Tones & I’s uplifting new single, ‘Cloudy Day’

  12-06-2021 11:08 via nme.com
  
  Tones & I has shared an uplifting new single called ‘Cloudy Day’ – you can listen to it below.READ MORE: The story behind Tones And I, the Australian busker topping the charts with ‘Dance Monkey’The Australian musician, real name Toni Watson, also unveiled details of her debut album, ‘Welcome To The Madhouse’, which arrives on July 16. It will feature previously released singles ‘Fly Away’ and ‘Won’t Sleep’ alongside the
  
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• Johnny Marr's theory on why singers are so difficult...

  12-06-2021 11:04 via music-news.com
  
  Johnny Marr enjoyed working with Bernard Sumner in their supergroup Electronic because he didn't have a "w***** mentality" like most singers do due to their massive egos.
  
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• Bandcamp announce second annual Juneteenth fundraiser

  12-06-2021 10:32 via nme.com
  
  Bandcamp have announced details of their second annual Juneteenth fundraiser, raising money for anti-racism causes.
  Last year, the music platform launched a new initiative inspired by ongoing worldwide protests in the wake of George Floyd’s death and other instances of racial injustice.
  The initiative took place on Juneteenth, the anniversary of enslaved African Americans being informed of their liberation in the former Confederate States of America in 1865, with 100% of Bandcamp&rsqu
  
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• Skin, Lulu, Alison Moyet and more among Queen’s Birthday Honours List

  12-06-2021 10:00 via nme.com
  
  Skunk Anansie‘s Skin, Lulu, Alison Moyet and more are among the musical stars to receive honours from The Queen in the 2021 Birthday Honours list.
  The annual list of recipients was announced yesterday (June 11) to mark the monarch’s birthday, and also sees England footballers Raheem Sterling and Jordan Henderson nominated for their services to the game.
  1,129 people have been honoured in the list, with 50% of those nominated (567) being women.
  Alison Moyet and Engelbert Humperdinck b
  
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• Barbican Centre staff allege the venue is “inherently racist”

  12-06-2021 09:28 via nme.com
  
  Staff at London’s Barbican Centre have alleged that the venue is “inherently racist”.
  The claims arrived in a new dossier, Barbican Stories, which was released on Thursday (June 10). The dossier contains over 100 stories of “first-hand and witnessed accounts of racism and discrimination” by both current and former staff.
  The authors of the report allege it came about because of the venue’s “inadequate response to the Black Lives Matter movement and
  
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• James Arthur wants to start a band

  12-06-2021 09:09 via music-news.com
  
  James Arthur wants to ditch pop for a rock 'n' roll band and says he has been unfairly labelled as a pop star.
  
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• Noel Gallagher teases 'acoustic' album

  12-06-2021 09:04 via music-news.com
  
  Noel Gallagher has lifted the lid on how the songwriting for his fourth solo LP is going and has teased that his next release under the High Flying Birds banner will be "more acoustic".
  
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• Jennifer Lopez's home still being hit by false 911 calls - report

  12-06-2021 05:01 via music-news.com
  
  Jennifer Lopez has been facing unwanted visits from the police.
  
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• Jennifer Lopez's home still being hit by false 911 calls

  12-06-2021 05:01 via music-news.com
  
  Jennifer Lopez has been facing unwanted visits from the police.
  
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• Bill Murray Welcomes Cubs Fans Back to Full Ballpark With ‘Take Me Out to the Ball Game’

  12-06-2021 03:34
  
  Chicago native Bill Murray welcomed a full-capacity crowd back to Wrigley Stadium on Friday (June 11) by leading Cubs fans in a rousing “Take Me Out to the Ball Game.”
  “This is what it feels like to be 100%!” Murray hollered to the shoulder-to-shoulder baseball fans during the seventh-inning stretch of Friday’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals. “And we are going to be louder from right now until the last out in the top of the ninth inning, understood? Let&
  
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• 100 Years After Tulsa Race Massacre, 2 Albums Are ‘Unveiling & Spreading the Truth’ Through Music

  12-06-2021 03:08
  
  It’s been 100 years since a white mob set fire to Greenwood, a thriving Tulsa neighborhood also known as Black Wall Street. Between May 31 and June 1, 1921, the Tulsa Race Massacre burned Greenwood’s entire business district down to the ground, murdered hundreds of Black people and left many more homeless in an American horror story that’s long been ignored.
  Now that’s changing with the help of two music projects commemorating the centennial through the voices of Black cu
  
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• Amazon Music Launches ‘DJ Mode’ to Feel More Radio-Like

  12-06-2021 02:48 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Amazon Music is getting a new DJ mode to bring the feel of live radio to music streaming. Amazon says its new DJ mode listening experience will serve up personalized hosted stations with top DJs. It is a service that is intended to compete directly with Apple Music’s radio stations, like Apple Music One. Amazon […]
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• Apple Will Make AirPods Pro Beta Firmware Available to Developers

  12-06-2021 02:27 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Apple plans to give developers access to beta firmware for AirPods Pro before releasing in the future. Apple announced the change for developers on the downloads page for beta versions of iOS, iPadOS, etc. Apple says AirPods Pro firmware betas will allow for the development of certain iOS and macOS features such as conversation boost […]
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• A Closer Look at the 2021 BET Awards Nominees for Best New Artist

  12-06-2021 02:19
  
  Who will win for best new artist at the 2021 BET Awards on June 27? Unlike some years where there’s a clear favorite, this year’s contest seems wide open. The nominees are evenly split between male artists (Giveon, Jack Harlow and Pooh Shiesty) and female artists (Coi Leray, Flo Milli and Latto). All six nominees are in their early to mid 20s.
  The three male nominees have all reached the top five on the Billboard 200. (Not so the female nominees.) Giveon and Harlow both received Gram
  
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• The Players Behind Rauw Alejandro’s ‘Todo de Ti’: See the Full Credits

  12-06-2021 02:13
  
  Puerto Rican superstar Rauw Alejandro shot to No. 3 on both the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. tallies this week (up from No. 31 and No. 18, respectively) with his song “Todo de Ti,” which is only the third all Spanish-language track to reach the top three of the Global 200 since the chart’s inception in Sept. 2020.
  Released May 21, “Todo de Ti” drew 102.6 million global streams, up 180% from the prior week, according to MRC Data. The song is A
  
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• Grandma Who Paid for Morgan Wallen Billboards Speaks Out – “We’re Not Bowing Down to the Mob”

  12-06-2021 02:07 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Morgan Wallen fans continue to show their support with new billboards in Nashville. The beleaguered country star was subjected to ‘cancel culture’ earlier this year after uttering a slur on video. But fans demand the music industry give their home-grown East Tennessean another chance – which is happening. Darleen Ingram of Empire, Alabama, is one […]
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• Pharrell Williams Teams With Chanel on Mentorship Program for Black & Latinx Entrepreneurs

  12-06-2021 02:04
  
  Chanel is teaming with Pharrell Williams and his nonprofit Black Ambition on a two-part initiative focused on Black and Latinx entrepreneurs aimed at providing “access to knowledge, insights and opportunities from industry-leading experts.”
  For part one, Chanel assembled the panel “Women Who Lead” that featured Tracee Ellis Ross, Medley co-founder Edith Cooper, Good American CEO and co-founder Emma Grede, Imaginary Ventures co-founder and partner Natalie Massenet. Moderat
  
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• Lorde OK with Solar Power leak

  12-06-2021 02:01 via music-news.com
  
  Lorde is back with new music.
  
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